Kristin, they must have changed it because it used to be 2 years in California - which _does_ make sense. A lot of people's vision change in 2 years (mine hasn't in the last 5 years though). I believe my current state has a 2 year rule.
I like Zinni Optical (online) but its harder to find glasses that fit me right because I am overweight and so need a wider frame. You should be able to find some really, really cute ones though.

Okay, I have glasses. They're beyond ugly and my kids call them my unibrow glasses. So I went to get a new pair at Costco -- armed with my prescription. Get this. You can't get NEW glasses without a prescription LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD. That has to be a bunch of lobbyist because what are you going...

Yes, I realize this is a first world problem of epic proportion, but seriously, someone, who shall remain nameless did not learn to share. Our DVR blew and erased all of the family's saved shows. Everything gone. So last night, you know, it's like a Saturday this being a holiday and all. We sit d...

Yes, I realize this is a first world problem of epic proportion, but seriously, someone, who shall remain nameless did not learn to share. Our DVR blew and erased all of the family's saved shows. Everything gone. So last night, you know, it's like a Saturday this being a holiday and all. We sit d...

Isn't the news depressing lately? I mean, it's like there is NOTHING good happening, so I'm here to tell you that there is. My friend's father died recently and he was very sick with cancer. He had this adorable teacup Yorkie named "Bentley" -- what a little sweetheart of a dog. But of course, wi...

You might want to do a spoiler alert on the Khan thing... that, is as far as I understand, telling people that Bruce Willis was actually dead in the 6th Sense (in that its not yet well known). I didn't know going into it and most people are keeping it under wraps as far as I can tell. If the news has talked about it; then its fair game of course... :)

Yes, I realize this is a first world problem of epic proportion, but seriously, someone, who shall remain nameless did not learn to share. Our DVR blew and erased all of the family's saved shows. Everything gone. So last night, you know, it's like a Saturday this being a holiday and all. We sit d...

I'm so proud of Angelina for doing this. The BRCA1 gene is nothing to mess around with -- and sadly, she knows that too well from her mother's passing at such a young age. I know two people who have done this to ward of the fear of living with a ticking time bomb. Me, being me, I told them how je...

I'm actually amazed because Amazon generally has exemplary customer service. I mean seriously - both me and a friend (on separate occasions) rented a movie from their video on demand and then ended up having cruddy internet and the movies kept dying. Well... we didn't complain to Amazon cause it was our internet's fault.
And lo and behold... the next day (separate days of course) we get emails from Amazon apologizing that we had issues with our movies and that they were crediting back the amount of the rental. I'm sure that its an automatic report they get - but the amount of time tells me that someone human has to be going over the report to see who was affected; etc.

I've ordered recently from Amazon using TWO addresses that I wanted the items sent to. BOTH items shipped to my home. (Any of you familiar with my post office fear will get it!) But I contacted them about both orders being wrong. One was a Mother's Day gift that didn't get there. The other was a ...

It might be good for your kids to learn to not react when people do and say stuff they don't like (especially when the other person is completely in the wrong). Its good they want to defend their Mama (and rightly so) but there is something to be said about learning not to be offended.
I haven't read it all the way through but I read enough to get the gist - there's a wonderful book called "The Bait of Satan" and its all about learning how to not get offended.
And I'm not talking about righteous anger; etc... but even then I think people (including myself) need to take time to step back, breathe, and temper our responses.
BTW, did you delete this post on FB or are you talking about your Author Page or friend page cause I never saw it.

So I'm about ready to delete my Facebook account. Or at the very least, take off everyone who doesn't know me personally. I'm fine with being public. I'm fine when people don't agree with my very strong opinions. I'm even fine that SOO many people out there do not get my sense of humor and want t...

I love this story that Amanda's first words to her grandfather were to ask if he'd kept the car he'd given her as a gift. A 1986 Chevrolet and while I love the idea that Grandpa kept the car for her. I think this girl deserves something COMPLETELY safe and brand new with all the bells and whistle...

I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, there were things that were over the top, and I can't get used to the way that Baz Luhrmann uses music. Beyonce and Gatsby. Um, no. I'm also not a big Jay Z is not really a favorite either. Pay for Kanye next time! The casting is perfection. I really loved DiCapri...

Your comment on Ireland reminded me of what I found out this morning happened to a friend - she and other friends of hers were saving up for Ireland and were going through a travel agent that turned out to be a fraud :( So... be careful.

I'm looking at my pics over the year on iPhoto -- and sheesh, I was gone a LOT last year. IT is no wonder I didn't get any writing done. I'm sort of feeling better about it. I was "RESEARCHING" clearly. When I have a "real" job, I'll be stuck at home, so I'm glad I had the joyful experiences when...

I know no one really cares when I get new shoes, but I want to congratulate myself because I ALMOST bought a new handbag, and these shoes helped me refrain. I promise nothing tomorrow. And I sort of deserve a new purse. I took my dog to the vet this a.m. and I kid you not, she got so nervous, she...

I was like "Heather Graham??? That Heather Graham???" and sure enough it is her. She's worked pretty steadily over the years which is how I know her name. I thought she was closer to my age though - but that's probably because like most actresses she was playing young 20's when she was in her late 20's, early 30s.

I read an article about Heather Graham being happy she didn't marry her famous exes, which include Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio. Honestly, I have NO idea who this actress is EXCEPT for the fact that I remember her dating Adam Ant back in the day and being immensely envious of her for that....

I don't blame you on that regard. I'm not too happy that my FB picture is posted here but it wouldn't let me create any other account. Oh well. :)
And I never did say - I think its good that color is becoming fashionable. I haven't been married and I suspect it won't happen but I very much want a Jane Austen-ish type dress should I ever get to say "I do" - color would be nice too :)

Since so many stars are opting for colored wedding dresses, it's apparently becoming the new thing. I think this is a nice idea. Especially if you don't look great in white. I'm a traditionalist though. I would never get married in a color. Of course, this is for young brides, and I would not be ...

Phew - finally. Thank you Kristin.
This new commenting thing stinks (but not your fault). Finally figured it out. I think.
Anyway, I was saying earlier - white dresses are not pagan, they started with Queen Victoria. Before that women wore their nicest dresses (if they had them).
Now flowers and flower girls and maids of honor and bridesmaids - one would be scandalized as to where many of these customs came from :)

Since so many stars are opting for colored wedding dresses, it's apparently becoming the new thing. I think this is a nice idea. Especially if you don't look great in white. I'm a traditionalist though. I would never get married in a color. Of course, this is for young brides, and I would not be ...

I have only ever gotten to see about half a dozen episodes of BBT over the years but last night marked the first time I'll be able to start watching it on a regular basis. And I also only read your blog every once in awhile; but even I started giggling big time when I saw the Velvet Wesley. I thought that was a brilliant touch!